Jen-Hsun Huang’s leather jacket sold for US$960,000! Exceeded the highest estimate by 16 times
On July 18, Sotheby's latest auction results showed that the iconic Tom Ford black leather jacket worn and signed by Nvidia founder and CEO Jen-Hsun Huang triggered a frantic competition from collectors around the world in a charity auction that ended today, and was finally sold for a sky-high price of US$960,000. This final transaction price reached a full 16 times the previous official high estimate (US$60,000). Sotheby's said that the love for leather clothing has long become the most distinctive defining element of Huang Jen-Hsun's public image. This piece of clothing has long transcended the category of fashion itself. It is not only a piece of clothing, but also a highly recognizable symbolic symbol, closely connected with this visionary technology leader and the most subversive chapter in the history of technology. The auction is a charitable initiative launched by Long Journey Ventures, and proceeds will be donated to the non-profit Edge Institute. The organization is committed to building innovative communities in the world's cutting-edge technology, science and culture. The funds will be used directly to fund scholarships, research grants and residency programs for the next generation of young builders and scientists.